Copenhagen
Tasted Sunday, September 5, 2004 - Friday, September 10, 2004 by Joe Belmaati with 2,523 views
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On Friday night the Copenhagen Tasting Group welcomed Tom Wheltle from Washington DC. It was Lars who put on a blind tasting, and there were plenty of interesting wines. The tasting was conducted at Lars's house and we were treated to his excellent cooking. In all it was 9 of us. It was a pleasure to have Tom with us. The first few wines were tasted double blind, the old Pauillacs and Sauternes were not tasted blind, and the young Sauternes were tasted single blind.
This flight wasn't really part of the program, but I am just adding it for testing purposes.
A Bonus Flight (double blind)
Another Bonus Flight (double blind)
So there it is. Another great night with the gang. A great many thanks to Lars who was a gracious host. Thanks for all the great food. As usual there was plenty of laughter and bad jokes, and we really enjoyed Tom's company. I just hope he wasn't scared away by the group conduct, or should we say group dynamic.
1988 Jacques Selosse Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
(9/10/2004)
Medium to dark yellow. Scents of bread, wheat toast, crushed nuts and almonds, and gummy bears. Medium bodied with ample structure and definition. Good weight and intensity on the palate. Initially the wine had a somewhat off putting bear flavour, but that disappeared after a little while. A thoroughly delicious and sumptuous Champagne which should be drunk now.
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1988 Pol Roger Champagne Vintage Brut 87 Points
France, Champagne
(9/10/2004)
Medium yellow colour. The bouquet revealed notes of rust, wet iron, and vitamin pills. Delightfully sweet and gentle in its soft sweep. Seems to lack a bit of width, but it is a Champagne made in a quite commercial and forward style which I am sure would be favoured by many people. I enjoyed the wine quite a lot, even though it could have been a bit more complex and long on the aftertaste.
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